National Service Training Program

TOPIC: CITIZENSHIP
SCRIPT

INTRO OF THE VIDEO: sabayang pagbigkas ng preamble:

We, the sovereign Filipino people,
imploring the aid of Almighty God,
in order to build a just and humane society
and establish a government
that shall embody our ideals and aspirations,
promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony,
and secure to ourselves our posterity the blessing of independence
and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth,
justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace
do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.

WHAT IS CITIZENSHIP?
- Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the philippines; those born
before january 17, 1973, of filipino mothers, who elect philippine citizenship upon
reaching the age of majority; and those who are naturalized in accordance with
law.
WHAT ARE THE GOOD CITIZENS VALUES?
The Maka-Diyos Cluster
Faith in the Almighty God – A good Filipino obeys God and lives according to
His teachings. One of the identified strengths of the Filipino is their faith in God.
In one way or another, Filipinos have a basic concept of a Supreme Being who
to them always gives a beacon of hope no matter how bleak the current
situation may be. This makes them resilient, driven by great hope stemming from
their faith in Someone whom they believe has the power to deliver them from even the
most miserable situation. ( insert photo/video of demonstration of being maka-
diyos)

Respect for Life – A good Filipino recognizes the absolute value of human life and the
human dignity of every person including himself. Before you can respect others, you
have to respect yourself. You can't think positively about others, if you don't think
positively about yourself. Basically, a person that respects themselves will treat others
the way they want to be treated.
In short, self-respect means having confidence and behaving with dignity. When you
respect yourself, you believe that you're worthy of being respected and loved. Without it,
you won't be able to accept the respect that others have for you. In turn, you won't
respect others because you won't understand the positive effects that respect has on a
person. Ultimately, respecting others begins with self-compassion and respecting
yourself. (e.g, being compassionate, showing empathy for differences, serve others)
( INSERT PHOTO OF Because of that, We decreed upon the Children of
Israel that whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption
[done] in the land - it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And
whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely. And our
messengers had certainly come to them with clear proofs. Then
indeed many of them, [even] after that, throughout the land, were
transgressors. (5:32 Qur'an)

Order – A good Filipino values orderliness. Valuing order means respecting laws,
procedures. By following these sets of laws and/or procedure in the home,
school and the community as a whole, they respect the human rights of others and
invites excellence in everything he /she does. Setting things in order could range from
maintaining cleanliness in the home, to coming to school on time, to falling in line, to
following traffic rules and regulations. ( insert photo/video of demonstration)

Work – A good Filipino values diligence and excellence in everything he does. He

earns an honest living and does not engage in crime and corruption. He goes to school
on time, does his homework and participates in school activities. He does his
best in everything and is not contented with the mediocre. As a worker, Filipinos are
versatile, hardworking and creative. In practically every nation of the world,
Filipinos are fast becoming valued business partners and treasured workers.
This could be attributed to the Filipinos’ inherent diligence, coupled with authentic
concern, and peppered with another good Filipino trait – his sense of humor.
Filipinos don’t mind taking on any kind of work and are great salesmen and
negotiators. Not to be taken negatively, the Filipino could make great sales
pitches. He’s good in selling ideas. From the ordinary man on the street selling
rags, to the businessman in his Makati office trying to close a deal. ( insert
photo/video of demonstration)

Concern for the Family and Future Generations - A decent Filipino is concerned
about the welfare of his or her family and the next generation. He assists with home
duties, cultivates love relationships with all of the family members, is sensitive and kind
to them, and sets a good example for the younger members. Family is a child's first
introduction to society because it is its basic building block, hence it is crucial that they
are set excellent examples in their homes from an early age. What a person learns from
his or her family will have a significant impact on how that person treats other members
of the community. ( insert photo/video of demonstration)
 The Maka-Tao Cluster
Love - A decent Filipino is concerned for the welfare and well-being of his or her fellow
citizens. The motivation for anything we want to accomplish or do should always be
love. This does not only apply to romantic love. We can demonstrate the worth of love
as a leader, family member, or society member. Always consider the welfare of others.
He or she is compassionate and kind, overlooks wrongdoings, and abstains from
seeking revenge. She has a selfless heart and is always eager to lend a hand to those
in need. (e.g feeding programs, helping people in need etc) ( insert photo/video of
demonstration)

Freedom - A good Filipino will stand up for what is right, especially if doing so will
enable them to act morally. He or she respects the freedom of others, does not impose
his or her will on others, exercises his or her freedom responsibly so as to not cause
harm to anybody, and does not use coercion or intimidation to compel others to do or be
what he or she desires. ( insert photo/video of demonstration)

Peace - A good Filipino practices peace with other people in both their daily life and job.
They look for peaceful solutions to conflicts rather than resorting to violence to settle
differences. At work, at home, and in the community, they maintain harmonious
relationships with others, which prevents misunderstandings among friends and family.
Every chance they get, a peace-loving Filipino seeks to avoid or end conflict. ( insert
photo/video of demonstration)

Truth – A good Filipino stands up for the truth and avoids intrigue and mudslinging and
values integrity in his/her life, family, work and country. ( insert photo/video of
demonstration)

Justice – A good Filipino gives everyone their due even if it is difficult. He

does not oppress or take advantage of anyone. He/she is fair in all his/her
dealings especially with the poor and powerless, not getting more than what is rightfully
his/hers. ( insert photo/video of demonstration)

THE MAKABAYAN CLUSTER

Unity - For an endeavor to succeed, unity involves utilizing the many abilities and skills
in concert. A good team player doesn't foster intrigue, discord, or mistrust. He or she
helps others in the family, classroom, and community flourish and is truly delighted for
the accomplishments of his team members. ( insert photo/video of demonstration)
Equality - This value means treating one another with equality, utmost dignity and
respect regardless of religion, cultural orientation, sex, social status, race, etc. All men
are created equal and have every right to be treated fairly in the interest of love and
justice.
Being makabayan or nationalistic is someone who shows pride of being a filipino while
exercising the rights and responsibilities of a filipino citizen. ( insert photo/video of
demonstration)

The makakalikasan cluster

Concern for the Environment

A good Filipino conserves natural resources such as water land and air. He/she gets
involved in efforts contributory to the welfare of the environment such as planting trees
and implementing proper waste segregation. He/she keeps his/her surroundings clean
and does not throw garbage in canals and waterways. ( insert photo/video of
demonstration)

We are citizens of the Republic of the Philippines. Our values as Filipinos define our
identity as a people so we must strictly impose these values on ourselves – regardless
of age, status or religion. We must see to it, that we as Filipino people observe these
values in all our actions, at all times, in all circumstances. Embodying these values will
not always be a piece of cake but, will bring great rewards for us and our country in the
near future. Good citizenship engenders love of country making the seemingly
gargantuan task of building the nation easier. Through good citizenship, even the poor,
the young and the old can contribute to nation-building. Good citizenship likewise
strengthens unity. As Filipinos, we have our shared values which can be a strong
force to unite us as a people despite our differences. Our nation is oftentimes in crisis.
And at these times, people are suffering. By being good citizens we will not be part of
the problem; we will be part of the solution. - end -